spolia opima

Latin noun phrase

spo·​lia opi·​ma ˌspȯ-lē-ä-ō-ˈpē-mä How to pronounce spolia opima (audio)
: rich spoils : the armor and arms taken by the victor from a slain general

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“Spolia opima.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spolia%20opima. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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